System and method for transvascularly stimulating contents of the carotid sheath

Inactive Publication Date: 2011-04-12
NUXCEL2 LLC
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Over time, however, sustained activation of these neurohormonal systems triggers pathologic LV remodeling and end-organ damage that ultimately drives the progression of HF.

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[0058]Referring to FIG. 1A, in a first embodiment, system 10 includes a housing 12 containing the necessary pulse generator and associated electronics, circuitry and related components and at least one lead 14 carrying some or all of the electrodes 18 needed to deliver electrical energy to nervous system structures. In the illustrated embodiment, the housing 12 is positioned in the inferior vena cava (“IVC”), but it may alternatively be positioned in other vessels including, but not limited to, the superior vena cava (“SVC”) (see FIG. 6, for example), or the left or right subclavian vein (“LSV” or “RSV”). An anchor 16 is used to retain the housing within the vasculature. Features suitable for use with the system, including embodiments of leads, electrodes, housings and anchors are shown and described in the following patents and applications, each of which is incorporated herein by reference: U.S. Pat. No. 7,082,336 entitled IMPLANTABLE INTRAVASCULAR DEVICE FOR DEFIBRILLATION AND / OR...

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Methods and systems are disclosed for stimulating contents of the carotid sheath using an intravascular pulse generator and lead. The lead carries an energy delivery device such as an electrode, which is anchor within the portion of the internal jugular vein that is disposed within the carotid sheath. The energy delivery device is energized to transvenously direct energy to target contents of the carotid sheath external to the internal jugular vein. Such target contents may include nervous system elements associated with the carotid sinus baroreceptors, the carotid sinus nerve and associated nerve branches, and or the vagus nerve and associated nerve branches. The system may be used to control blood pressure and / or to lower heart rate and may be suitable for treatment of hypertension, heart failure, or other conditions.

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RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 039,793, filed Mar. 27, 2008, which is incorporated herein by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention generally relates to implantable devices and systems, and associated methods for delivering therapy to nerve structures using components implanted within the vasculature.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Heart failure (HF) is a condition characterized by reduced cardiac output that triggers neurohormonal activation. This compensatory mechanism functions acutely to increase cardiac output and restore left ventricular (LV) functional capacity such that patients remain asymptomatic. Over time, however, sustained activation of these neurohormonal systems triggers pathologic LV remodeling and end-organ damage that ultimately drives the progression of HF.[0004]In many people, persistent hypertension is the predominant contributing factor for development of HF. Management...

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Patent Type & Authority Patents(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A61N1/00
CPCA61N1/0558A61N1/36114A61N1/05A61N2007/0043A61N1/36117
Inventor STACK, RICHARD S.WILLIAMS, MICHAEL S.FIFER, DANIEL W.GLENN, RICHARD A.ORTH, GEOFFREY A.ELLIOTT, LYNNN'DIAYE, COLLEEN STACK
Owner NUXCEL2 LLC
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